O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition

O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition

O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, curriculum-spanning reference for physical therapy and rehabilitation education. The 8th Edition guides readers from the causes and clinical presentation of medical conditions through examination, rehabilitation planning and the implementation of appropriate treatment strategies.

Edited by George D. Fulk and Kevin K. Chui, this edition connects essential rehabilitation theory with clinical decision-making and evidence-based patient management. It is designed to help students and practitioners select appropriate evaluation procedures, establish rehabilitation goals and develop effective treatment plans.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of physical rehabilitation practice
• Strong emphasis on clinical decision-making and patient examination
• Evidence-based rehabilitation assessment and intervention strategies
• Detailed discussion of neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Coverage of motor control, motor learning, coordination and balance
• Guidance on gait assessment and functional mobility training
• Information on orthotics, prosthetics and amputation rehabilitation
• Coverage of seating, positioning and wheeled mobility
• Clinical cases connecting theoretical knowledge with patient care
• Suitable for physiotherapy education and professional reference

Main Sections

• Clinical Decision-Making and Examination
• Intervention Strategies for Rehabilitation
• Orthotics and Prosthetics
• Seating and Wheeled Mobility
• Supplemental Clinical Videos and Resources

Major Topics Covered

• Clinical decision-making in rehabilitation
• Vital signs and patient examination
• Sensory and motor-function assessment
• Musculoskeletal examination
• Coordination and balance assessment
• Gait and functional evaluation
• Therapeutic rehabilitation interventions
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Stroke and brain-injury rehabilitation
• Spinal cord injury management
• Orthopaedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Amputation, prosthetics and orthotics
• Seating, positioning and wheelchair mobility

Recommended For

• BPT, MPT and DPT students
• Physiotherapy and physical therapy trainees
• Practising physical therapists
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation professionals
• Occupational therapists
• Rehabilitation physicians and clinical educators
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

Buy in Bangladesh

Buy O’Sullivan & Schmitz’s Physical Rehabilitation, 8th Edition from Century Publishers, a trusted medical bookshop in Nilkhet, Dhaka. Secure delivery is available throughout Bangladesh, subject to current stock.